July 15, 2010 Comments Off
Corona, CA- NORTH AMERICAN PET PRODUCTS® announced today the expansion of RockGarden products. RockGarden was formally under the CASCO Group umbrella until recently when North American Pet Products acquired the assets of CASCO Group Inc. of Cerritos, CA.
RockGarden Aquarium Accessories is well known for its decorations including bulk rock, sculptured rock, plant based rock, and cast resin options. The rocks are mined near the company’s facility in Utah and distributed through its Corona, CA and Rutherford, NJ facilities.
The diverse selection of rock is sure to excite the aquarium hobbyist. The company sees the best selling Wonderstone, as the perfect aquatic accessory, along with Tufa, Lava, and Lace close behind.
The company also offers cast resin products that include S.A.S bowls, tunnels, stacks and bases with decorative plants.
July 15, 2010 Comments Off
Corona, CA – North American Pet Products/CASCO awarded one lucky retailer a $25,000 store remodel for the second year in a row at this year’s Global Pet Expo 2010 in Orlando, FL.
Scott Lebowitz from That Fish Place – That Pet Place in Lancaster, PA., won the prize drawing that North American Pet Products/CASCO sponsored along with the Global Pet Expo organizers. The prize package includes $25,000 worth of pet and aquatic store fixtures provided by North American Pet Products/CASCO.
From March 25th through the 27th, North American Pet Products/CASCO accepted entries at the show’s special giveaway booth located just off the main aisle of the show floor. The booth showcased several of the company’s new commercial fixtures, including two state-of-the-art Small Animal habitats. The commercial fixtures were eye catching, not only because of their cutting edge style and appearance, but almost every unit was filled with a variety of small animals, reptiles or fish. There were even two African Grays, whom drew quite a crowd during the 3 days of the show.
The That Fish Place – That Pet Place team has provided excellent customer service and friendly clientele to the Lancaster market for over 37 years. One of the largest retail pet stores in the world at 110,000 sq. ft, That Fish Place – That Pet Place is known for their large, quality selection of fish, small animals, reptiles and various supplies. From weekly in-store shows, to a large 2,000 gallon touch tank filled with stingrays and other sea creatures, That Fish Place – That Pet Place enjoys bringing a crowd and entertaining atmosphere to the store. Mr. Lebowitz and team were very excited to hear of their winning and can’t wait to begin the remodel planning process. “This couldn’t have come at a more perfect time for us. We’ve been looking to upgrade our systems and with this prize we will be able to do just that and more. We can’t wait to get started”, says COO, Rick Amour. Stay tuned for next month’s update as That Fish Place – That Pet Place begins to develop their remodel and how they plan to enhance their store.
Corona, CA- NORTH AMERICAN PET PRODUCTS® today announced it has acquired the assets of CASCO Group Inc, of Cerritos, CA. CASCO Group, Inc. was established in the USA in 1983 and has grown to become one of the world’s largest manufacturers of retail acrylic aquariums and commercial pet systems. With dedicated manufacturing in the USA, and Mexico, CASCO’s global presence, state of the art systems, and advanced customer service can be seen worldwide.
Teams from the two companies reacted immediately to ensure a seamless customer experience. The combined company now operates a 24/7 customer service support line for all commercial equipment. The expanded arrangement will continue to deliver enhanced habitat solutions to large and small companies that accelerate profitable growth through ingenuity, superior environments, and veterinarian approved designs.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The combined company will have 200 employees and will consolidate the Cerritos operations under the North American Pet Products world headquarters in Corona, CA. CASCO Group Inc will operate as a division of North American Pet Products. Existing CASCO Group facilities in Utah, Illinois, and Mexico will continue operations as usual.
“We are so excited about the vast new resources available to us. This opportunity unites two great companies into one provider of point of sale display systems. We now have immediate access to 27 years of aquatic technology that is unsurpassed. CASCO Group fixtures can be found at public aquariums, museums, and amusement parks,” says Ron Bonner, President of North American Pet Products.
North American Pet Products now has more than 300 Commercial Habitat customers including leaders such as PETSMART, Petco, Wal*Mart, PetLand, and Pet Supplies Plus. The combined companies will maintain a strong global presence with the product deployed and supported in over 20 countries and in 16 languages.
“North American Pet Products is an established manufacturer of quality pet products. Our mission is to offer environmentally responsible products that improve the lives of pets through ingenuity and value.
November 3, 2009 Comments Off
NORTH AMERICAN PET PRODUCTS® today announced the winner of the $40,000 Store Makeover, All About Pets in Barre, Vermont.
“We are so excited for All About Pets to have this awesome opportunity to improve their store. Improvements like this allow for reduced costs while improving the customer experience and health of the animals.” explained Jeremy Moser, Director of Marketing for NORTH AMERICAN PET PRODUCTS.
The winner was randomly selected on the show floor of Super Zoo 2009 in Las Vegas from over three hundred applicants. The prize was possibly the largest giveaway in recent history.
The owner of All About Pets, Sylvia Spooner will get to choose the fixtures of her choice, up to the $40,000 limit. “We are so excited to refresh our eighteen year old store, this is really going to improve our business,” says Spooner.
North American Pet Products specializes in customizing habitats to the customers needs and is excited about assisting Sylvia through the process. “We excel in outfitting the large chain stores, but the real fun is in the small businesses where our habitats make a huge difference in the overall sales,” says Jeremy Moser.
NORTH AMERICAN PET PRODUCTS® today announced it acquired Cat Care Company formally known as Riteway Products of Laguna Niguel, CA.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“The Cat Care Company deal is part of a proactive growth strategy in which we’re seeking targeted acquisitions to increase market share and enhance our ability to provide value and quality to customers,” explained Jeremy Moser, Director of Marketing for parent company, NORTH AMERICAN PET PRODUCTS.
The company plans to operate the thirty-seven year old brand out of its Corona, CA headquarters.
North American Pet Products has just launched it’s new website!
North American Pet Products is sponsoring a a Pet Store Super Makeover valued at $40,000! To enter the contest, fill out the registration form, attend the SuperZoo 2009 National Show, and drop off your completed form at our booth.
